PhattyNati

The oval grass is a synthetic blend.

im dying to know what was in that time capsule...

TKILTBAG awnings look like complete trash. Im not sure why crappy corrugated metal is OK just because its a country bar. The lack of effort for exterior of their space is something i can quite understand considering how much money they seem to have thrown at their interior.

^I would say most of those numbers are relatively conservative in terms of height. The retail levels would be anybodys guess but 16 feet is probably realistic. For the office levels, depending on the ceiling finish approach, i wouldnt expect anything under 14' floor to floor. The ceiling they have now are incredibly high, maybe in the range of 16 feet... but thats just a guess.

They'd better find their "residential developer" asap! Im going to be extremely disappointed if they dont pull it off.

Agreed. There are many ways to conceal a parking structure within a tower. Depending on its scale, it may not be economical to address it exactly as they did with Broadway Tower, but I guarantee integrating the parking portion will be a priority in this location. There is no reason they cannot locate residential entirely above what is sure to be block-long office plates.

^Cite one example where a new office development in downtown Cincinnati has produced a garage that looks anything like that?

Cool Graphic!

I heard on the radio this morning that Dahoney addressed council on the issue, and stated that Retail AND Residential are planned to be components in the development. No mention to what extent, but it seems city leaders do indeed understand the importance of the site and mixed use is the goal.

Here is to hoping Dunnhumby will demand something a little more innovative in terms of building design. This will be exciting to follow.

I noticed on my way into work today that they have removed a number of masonry units on the column wraps near the entry to Toby Keith's. I wonder if they are retrofitting a canopy.

The one thing that i havent seen addressed (or even mentioned in the videos) is the actual riverbank. Are they going to leave the old Riverfront Stadium retaining wall, or will a stepped wall be installed at some point? I know a stepped wall is illustrated in renderings but i see no evidence that it will actually be implemented. Is that something they may wait to complete once all phases are finished?

^ Its not a factor of skill, its a factor of resources and budget. You cant compare the imaginative enviroment of a video game to real world construction economics. How many skilled masons does it take to build a shell in a video game? How much do all of those fake stone and brick materials cost on a movie set? If architects were given the directive and budget to deliver 19th Century Italinate by a developer, they could do it. The problem is developers are far more concerned with squeezing in one more unit than how aesthetically accurate the exterior is. Highly detailed buildings are extremely expensive and in almost as situations are cost prohibative.

^You have to consider game day logistics, though. Absolutely NOTHING moves immediately following the end of games in those few blocks due to the volume of people. Is front door service worth it if you have to sit there for 20 minutes anyway?

It would be pretty amazing if they took over Cosmopolitain Hall it OTR... i couldnt think of a better way to build upon the momentum on Vine.

Finished!... Well, at least with the monument itself. Concrete work and site landscaping comes next. Thank you American Facade Restoration for completing the finishing touches. All we need is a flag, concrete, and we'll be ready for the re-dedication.

^stage canopy at the even lawn

A few more... Schott Monument contributed significantly and performed the panel engraving Almost there... Absent for decades, my grandfathers name, Melvin E. Schmidt, is back where it belongs. You may notice he had a few brothers in the war as well

Well it took me long enough but I finally found time to upload some images of the progress. Like mkirchy said, this project has been a long time coming and finally we are making tangible progress. Additional work has been completed since this photo set including hanging all of the granite name panels. All thats left at this point is to complete the brick cladding and site work. Original Monument and Site. Included in the restoration effort is improving site access and repairing the stone retaining walls. Original Cast Concrete details. Bronze plates listing the 600 plus men (and now accounting for women) graced the 5 visible brick faces but have long since been stolen The goal was to simply reclad the existing monument, but further Investigation validated concerns that the structural integrity had been compromised and we had no choice but to start over. We hoped to be able to integrate some of the original detail in the new construction, but given the age and condition of these concrete pieces, we decided that wasnt necessarily a good idea. Hopefully we can find a way to incorporate them back into the site somehow. Demoed foundation Rebirth Weather has not been on our side She's a big one Starting the Brickwork Name Panels (Donated granite panels are rejected samples from QCS) One element that we will be able to reuse is the original flag pole Restored flagpole Final design (god bless you, sketchup) The outpouring of support, via material donations and man hours has been nothing short of phenominal. We would be nowhere if it werent for the numerous local companies that have stepped up to the plate contributing invalueble resources... though, we are still seeking monetary donations to cover accumulated expenses. More to follow!

Shameful demolition aside, this is the best proposal ive seen for infill in this area. This could be a very nice addition to the University area and hopefully would inspire others to reach a little higher than the norm in future projects.

I always understood them to be ice breakers - To protect boats docked along the Cincinnati riverfront from solid flows of ice.

Mohawk Honor Roll needs donations 11:23 PM, May. 27, 2011 | Cliff Radel In the midst of a holiday weekend dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers, the unfinished Mohawk Honor Roll stands shrouded in plastic sheets and stymied by too much rain and too little cash. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110527/NEWS01/105280337/Mohawk-Honor-Roll-needs-donations

Work has started up again over here... garbage chute and all. It appears as though they are finishing the rest of the units. Maybe there has been some movement on sales, or moving forward as rental?

I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that Smitherman's financial offices and 700 are in the same building out there in 'kenwood'. Maybe theyve been in the same elevator so many times they no other choice but to be friends.

the signage really looks bad. why are people so obsessed with wearing nametags on their buildings around here? like anybody will need to identify where "current" is. tacky.